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nullify

[ nuhl-uh-fahy ]
/ ˈnʌl əˌfaɪ /
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verb (used with object), nul·li·fied, nul·li·fy·ing.

to render or declare legally void or inoperative: to nullify a contract.
to deprive (something) of value or effectiveness; make futile or of no consequence.

RELATED WORDS

invalidate, annul, veto, void, undo, abolish, restrict, quash, offset, negate, abrogate, repeal, rescind, torpedo, countervail, scrub, abate, neutralize, scratch, squash

Nearby words

nullarbor plain, nulli secundus, nulli-, nullification, nullifidian, nullify, nulligravida, nulling, nullipara, nullipore, nullity

Origin of nullify

First recorded in 1585–95, nullify is from the Late Latin word nūllificāre to despise. See nulli-, -fy

SYNONYMS FOR nullify

1, 2 invalidate, annul, void, cancel.

Related forms

nul·li·fi·er, nounre·nul·li·fy, verb (used with object), re·nul·li·fied, re·nul·li·fy·ing.un·nul·li·fied, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for nullifies

nullify

/ (ˈnʌlɪˌfaɪ) /

verb -fies, -fying or -fied (tr)

to render legally void or of no effect
to render ineffective or useless; cancel out

Derived Forms

nullification, nounnullifier, noun

Word Origin for nullify

C16: from Late Latin nullificāre to despise, from Latin nullus of no account + facere to make
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